Inspiring

February 6, 2026

Woman With Down Syndrome Couldn’t Find Work, So She Started Her Own Cookie Business

A 35-year-old woman with Down syndrome named Collette Divitto was repeatedly told she’s “not the right fit” for countless jobs. Instead of feeling defeated, this inspiring woman decided to start her own business. She’s now running the successful Collettey’s Cookies, proving that she’s capable of anything. In the United States, 8.5% of people with disabilities are unemployed, which is significantly higher than those without a disability.

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January 29, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Releases New Anti-ICE Protest Song Called ‘Streets of Minneapolis’

Singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen has long chronicled the struggles of American people through music, offering catharsis in the wake of tragedies and injustice. As tributes to Alex Pretti and Renee Good continue to pour in following their tragic deaths at the hands of ICE agents in Minnesota, the great New Jersey rocker released a brand new protest song titled “Streets of Minneapolis.

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January 27, 2026

Artists Are Sharing Creative and Touching Tributes to Alex Pretti and Renee Good

The fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24 shocked the world, stirring anger and grief across communities. Artists and activists have circulated his image at vigils, demonstrations, and online, and many have responded with tribute artworks celebrating his life and work. Born in Illinois and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, 37-year-old Pretti worked as an ICU nurse at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Minneapolis.

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